Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「後發製人」. Check below for details.
We’re presenting the idiom 「後發製人」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Fa: start; Zhi: control, subdue. Wait for the other party to make the first move, then seize the opportunity to counterattack and subdue the other party.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hòu fā zhì rén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hau6 faat3 jai3 yan4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
